Description
This quick and easy stir fry recipe is packed with fresh vegetables and tender protein, all tossed in a savory sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy meal for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken (or protein of your choice), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2–3 cups vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for stir frying
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, sesame oil, and broth to make the sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook the protein for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet.
- Stir fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Return the protein to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Customize the veggies and protein to your liking.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy version.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
Keywords: Easy Stir Fry, Quick Stir Fry Recipe, Healthy Stir Fry, Weeknight Dinner, Stir Fry with Chicken